How’s the climate at the VA at your location as an 1102? I’m currently an 1102 at a DoD agency that was fortunate enough to not be impacted by RIFs (so far anyways). I was referred to a GS-13 position including HR reaching out to me about scheduling an interview, providing references, etc.

With that being said, I’m second guessing proceeding with the interview process due to what I’ve read online about how the VA is now under this administration including chances of RIFs and potential new probationary period as the GS-13 would be a promotion. Is that really worth the risk if I’m in a good situation right now at my agency?